Question

Simplify the expression:
–2d+–2d+–d

Answer 1

-5d

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients/Degrees

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2d + -2d + -d

Step 2: Simplify

1. Rewrite: -2d - 2d - d
2. Combine like terms: -4d - d
3. Combine like terms: -5d